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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.50, 249.30 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.50, 249.30 and 112.14 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.50 : 249.30 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.50/249.30 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.50x = 249.30 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.50x = 27,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.50/166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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